Description
The [Semperis Lightning](https://www.semperis.com/platform/) connector uses Azure Functions to ingest Semperis Lightning identity security data into Microsoft Sentinel. The connector deploys an Azure Function and collects data into custom Log Analytics tables for investigation and threat hunting.
- Declared status
- 1
- Declared author / publisher
- Semperis
Declared sources
Metadata from the source file. No dependencies inferred from KQL.
Data types
Declared permissions
read and write permissions on the workspace are required.
Workspace
Workspace
read permissions to shared keys for the workspace are required. [See the documentation to learn more about workspace keys](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/azure-monitor/platform/agent-windows#obtain-workspace-id-and-key).
Keys
Workspace
Microsoft.Web/sites permissions
Read and write permissions to Azure Functions to create a Function App is required. [See the documentation to learn more about Azure Functions](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/azure-functions/).
Semperis Lightning API credentials
A Semperis Lightning **API Key** and selected **Zone** (na or eu) are required to authenticate the connector to Semperis Lightning.
Connector instructions
Content published in the repository. Refer to the original file for all parameters.
>**NOTE:** This connector uses Azure Functions to connect to Semperis Lightning and pull data into Microsoft Sentinel. This might result in additional data ingestion costs. Check the [Azure Functions pricing page](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/details/functions/) for details.
>**(Optional Step)** Securely store workspace and API authorization key(s) in Azure Key Vault. Azure Key Vault provides a secure mechanism to store and retrieve key values. [Follow these instructions](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/app-service/app-service-key-vault-references) to use Azure Key Vault with an Azure Function App.
>Ensure the workspace is added to Microsoft Sentinel before deploying the connector.
STEP 1 - Configure access for Semperis Lightning
1. Sign in to your Semperis Lightning tenant.
2. Create or retrieve a valid **Semperis API Key** for connector access.
3. Confirm your **Semperis Zone** value (**na** for North America or **eu** for Europe) for use during deployment.
STEP 2 - Deploy the 'Semperis Lightning Logs' connector and the associated Azure Function
1. Click the **Deploy to Azure** button below.
[](https://aka.ms/sentinel-semperis-azuredeploy)
STEP 3 - Set the connector parameters
1. Select the preferred **Subscription** and an existing **Resource Group**.
2. Enter an existing **Log Analytics Workspace Resource ID** belonging to the resource group.
3. Click **Next**.
4. Enter your **Semperis API Key** and select the **Semperis Zone**.
5. Optionally adjust the **Connector Schedule** (default: every 1 hour).
6. Review the settings and click **Create**.
Related content
Links established from declared identifiers and solution manifests.
Source provenance
GitHubDisplayed values come from files in Azure/Azure-Sentinel. They describe the published template, not your workspace configuration.
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Added to catalog : 16 Sept 2026 · 05:49 UTC
Last change observed : 16 Sept 2026 · 05:49 UTC